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Let’s see those Tacoma shins!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tainted, Aug 27, 2019.

  1. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    Tainted

    Tainted [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Your probably wondering what a Tacoma shin is?

    It the bruises and wounds you get when you wack your shin on the lower left dashboard when you get into your truck.

    Post up those right leg shin pics!

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  2. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:10 PM
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    Bertw192

    Bertw192 Well-Known Member

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    5'-7"... I don't whack shit... well, not my shins, at least.
     
  3. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:10 PM
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    Rustytaco71

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    I swear I thought I broke my shin once from how hard I hit, damn engineers..
     
  4. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    stun gun

    stun gun Well-Known Member

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    You are doing something wrong. I think.
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:17 PM
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    Tainted

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    I think you’re onto something.
     
  6. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Never hit my legs or head getting into my Tacoma.
     
  7. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:34 PM
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    Tainted

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    I’ve owned quite a few cars and never had an issue like this. I’m only 6’1”

    1983 Honda Accord
    1984 Honda Accord
    1974 Porsche 914
    1992 Chevy Camaro
    1994 Ford Mustang
    1995 Ford Mustang
    1993 Honda Prelude
    2000 VW Golf
    2001 VW GTI
    2003 Toyota Camry
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    2007 Ford Focus
    2008 Nissan Pathfinder
    2010 Chevy Tahoe
    2011 Honda Accord
    1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
    1995 K5 Tahoe
    1995 Chevy Suburban
    2003 Lexus GX 470
    2014 Ford C-Max
    2013 Lexus CT200h
    2015 Honda Civic
    2016 Toyota Highlander
    2014 Ford Flex
    2012 Ford Mustang
    1993 Toyota Previa
     
  8. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:36 PM
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    Bertw192

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    Tacoma isn't on the list... you're a phoney!

     
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  9. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    Tainted

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    The Tacoma is assumed since we’re talking about Tacoma’s on the Tacoma World =)
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    The heck are you hitting your shins on, my guy?
     
  11. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    Tainted

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    16A2C43C-0E8F-4317-BDF6-8CF34B99A3F4.jpg
     
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  12. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    hawaii_dave

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    Must be because of my lift and sliders but I've never hit my head or shins and I'm 6'4". Now get me near an old 80's hilux and I'll hit my head every time I get in.
     
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  13. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:43 PM
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    That’s good to hear because I’ve ordered a lift and sliders
     
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  14. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:51 PM
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    and you never owned one long enough , you need to get in and out a few hundred time first....

    EDIT: just kidding
     
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  15. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:53 PM
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    I love my Tacoma. Worst case scenario if the lift kit and the sliders don’t cure the issue I will modify the dash board somehow to get those switches flush or relocate them to the small hole above them.
     
  16. Aug 27, 2019 at 10:20 PM
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    La_FIama_BIanca

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    One of the few perks of being 5’8” :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Aug 27, 2019 at 10:23 PM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    This is not the right way to enter a vehicle

     
  18. Aug 27, 2019 at 10:30 PM
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    Dang, what are you using, a forklift getting into the truck?
     
  19. Aug 28, 2019 at 2:55 AM
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    StayinStock

    StayinStock Set it and forget it

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  20. Aug 28, 2019 at 3:04 AM
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    deadpocketss

    deadpocketss Dingus

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    I have a manual and I never have this issue.

    OP Just get a manual. All your problems will be solved.
    :poking:
     

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